recreational vehicle
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- noun
- /ˌrɛkrieɪˈeɪʃənəl ˈviːɪkl/
- US
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vehículo recreativo
- There is a large family campground for tents and recreational vehicles at the second lake.
- recreational vehicle (RV)
- recreational vehicle park
- Sales of recreational vehicles
Examples
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Since his retirement in 2000 from his job as a Manager of Systems Development, Sharp and his wife have become avid travelers in their recreational vehicle.
Academic text (2010) -
If you look outside your door in your parking lot, you'll see a big recreational vehicle.
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I need everybody out of this recreational vehicle immediately.
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You should return to the recreational vehicle.
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Here are the Huggins' financial tips for a life on the road in a recreational vehicle.
Blog text (3) -
The Fullers' recreational vehicle pulls into the parking lot and stops.
Fiction book (1996) -
On summer weekends, more than 300,000 bathers crowd the Grand Strand, many of them residing in recreational vehicles that are parked in large campgrounds near the beach.
Academic text (1991) -
The family decided to rent a recreational vehicle for their summer road trip across the country.
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Campgrounds often have designated areas for recreational vehicles equipped with water and electrical hookups.
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They spent the weekend exploring national parks in their new recreational vehicle, enjoying the freedom of travel.
Synonyms
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A large vehicle like a van or bus that people live in while they travel
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A large vehicle with a kitchen, bathroom, and beds for living while traveling
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A large vehicle like a small home where people live and sleep while traveling
A large vehicle like a van or bus that has a bed and a small kitchen
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'recreational' (relating to leisure) modifies 'vehicle' (a means of transport), so a learner who knows both words will infer it is a vehicle used for leisure or travel. While the specific notion of a large motorhome with living amenities is a more specific subtype, the core idea is transparent and follows common cross-linguistic patterns.
Etymology
Recreational vehicle gives an easy image: imagine a car with a bed and a small kitchen inside for fun road trips. The words recreational ('for fun') and vehicle ('a road vehicle') explain why it means 'a large motor vehicle with living space and amenities for travel and camping'.